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Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Grits
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Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Grits

Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword cheese-grits-recipes, easy-cheesy-grits, slow-cooker-cheese-grits
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Stand time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 414kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow stone ground grits
  • 1 32 oz container low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups light whipping cream
  • 1 8 oz container chive and onion cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Spray the bottom and sides of a 6-quart oval slow cooking lightly with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the chicken broth, whipping cream, cream cheese, garlic salt and pepper. Add the grits and 2 cups shredded cheese. Mix well.
  • Pour into the slow cooker, stir to evenly distribute the grits.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, stopping to stir periodically (Once after cooking for 2 hours then every hour or so thereafter, if possible) Cook until the grits are tender.
  • Uncover and stir-in butter. Mix until melted. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  • Let stand uncovered for 10 minutes prior to serving. Grits will thicken further as they cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 1mg